On a night full of excitement and high stakes, The King and Queen of the Rings in Saudi Arabia delivered a performance that left fans in awe. In the main event, WWE Champion Cody Rhodes took on YouTube star Logan Paul. Known as “The American Nightmare,” Rhodes entered the ring with a mission: to prove that Paul did not deserve to be the face of WWE. Although he was able to win and retain the title over Paul, that night there was a problem that no one expected.
Let’s start this game
As Rhodes and Paul prepared, the anticipation was palpable. Paul is often seen as just a celebrity who has vowed not to wear his famous handbags – a promise he is quick to break. Maverick used forbidden weapons to his advantage outside the ring and nearly captured the title on several occasions. But things changed when Saudi actor Ibrahim Al-Hajjaj stepped in to stop Paul from using brass knuckles again. This allowed Rhodes to land three nasty crossbody shots to seal the victory.
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The sounds of wrestling plains
Rhodes’ victory was reminiscent of his famous match against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania XL, where interference from John Cena and The Undertaker helped him win. The similarities are obvious and add a layer of nostalgia for fans. But the night wasn’t the only action in the ring; It’s also about the moments that went beyond the pale, moments that will live on in the memories of WWE fans.
A bold move from the young fan
The most talked about moment of the night was not wrestling, but young fans. After the match, a Bloodline sponsor approached Rhodes and asked him to say “Ana Bakayah” on camera. Rhodes, not knowing the meaning of the message, agreed, but later admitted in Arabic that he was crying. This line is reminiscent of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s taunt during WrestleMania, where he often taunted Rhodes. The fan’s witty humor perked up and added humor to the evening’s proceedings.
Social media explosion
Twitter was flooded with reactions to the fan’s brave act. User @Navtreaks posted the video with the caption “This guy made Cody say ‘I am a crybaby’ in Arabic. LMAOOOOOO”, capturing the emotions of many viewers. The video went viral, garnering thousands of likes and shares. Fans wondered if The Rock would respond, considering his history with Rhodes and his promise to return at Showdown.
This dude made Cody say “I’m a crybaby” in Arabic.
LMAOOOOOOO 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/LDQ0egUnxO
— Nav (@Navtreaks) May 24, 2024
Shopping trip
The match marked Rhodes’ second title defense since becoming the Undisputed WWE Champion. He captured the belt 48 days ago by defeating Roman Reigns at XL WrestleMania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. For Rhode, this match meant more than just a title; this is a testament to his determination and passion for the sport. His journey to the top was filled with intense rivalries and memorable matches, with each victory cementing his legacy.
Looking to the future
Things have changed since this big night, and questions remain. Will The Rock respond to this viral video? How does Rhode deal with the sudden change in his public image? What does Logan Paul’s future look like in WWE? Fans are eagerly awaiting the next chapter in this ongoing story because they know that in the world of professional wrestling, anything is possible.
